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Shoplifter given tougher restrictions following further offences
13:54 23/10/2026A prolific Telford shoplifter has had additional conditions added to his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after being found guilty of further offences.
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New website launched to help communities be better prepared for emergencies
14:37 07/09/2026People across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford, and Worcestershire are being encouraged to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies with the launch of a new website from the West Mercia Local Resilience Forum (LRF).
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Man sentenced for driving dumper truck into house
13:44 19/06/2026A man has been sentenced after he drove a stolen dumper truck into a house in Telford, causing extensive damage all while under the influence of cocaine.
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Mature drivers in Shropshire invited to attend free awareness session
15:26 12/03/2026Mature drivers across Shropshire are invited to book a free place at one of our mature driver awareness sessions which are taking place across the county over the coming months.
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Appeal following collision in Shrewsbury
13:20 06/03/2026We are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Shrewsbury yesterday (Thursday 5 March).
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Drug Activity
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This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.Action taken:
We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing offences, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.
- Provide crime prevention advice to local neighbourhoods being targeted by offendersWe did: 15/10/2026 1XDrugs activity warning letter issued. 20/10/2026 2X stop search, quantity of drugs found and seized.
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Road Safety
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This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.Action taken:
We will:
- focus police visibility on high risk locations
- consider speed surveys and enforcementWe did: 06/10/26 Vehicle seized from public highway due to lack of Tax, insurance and mot (Op Tuteluge). 20/10/2026 Abandoned vehicle removed from Sundorne Sports Village. 20/10/2026 vehicle seized ref Op Arcane. 20/10/2026 Electric scooter seized Sundorne
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Anti Social Behaviour
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This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.Action taken:
We will :
- Deal robustly with people committing anti-social behaviour, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern
- Conduct further neighbourhood priority surveys to identify areas of focusWe did: 15/10/2026 17:15 Group of youths spoken to ref appropriate behaviour outside The Lantern. Reasurance given to staff B&Q ref 4 males one female causing ASB with store. Advice given.16/10/2026 Male dealt with robustly causing ASB in area of Brixton Way. 23/10/2026 Engaged with two females outside The Lantern, not causing any issues. Taybar security in attendance. 25/10/2026 Youths visited by officers and spoken to in front of their parents reference Anti social behaviour at B&Q and surrounding area.